Published March 21, 2025 by College of Teacher Education
The College of Teacher Education (CTEd) of Cagayan State University-Sanchez Mira (CSU-SM) led the Global Educators Forum: Enhancing International Perspectives in Teacher Education Month 3 of 6, a collaborative initiative between Cagayan State University (CSU) and Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar (UNMAS), Indonesia, on March 20-21 via Zoom.
Anchored on the theme “Inclusive Education in a Global Society,” the forum was spearheaded by CTEd under the leadership of its Dean, Dr. Verlino D. Baddu, which provided a platform for educators, researchers, and students to explore innovative approaches to inclusive education, emphasizing differentiated instruction and global perspectives.
Prof. Dr. Rodel Francisco T. Alegado, Campus Executive Officer of CSU-SM, delivered the opening remarks, stressing the importance of inclusivity in education. "No student should be left behind. Let us embrace collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity," he emphasized.
Throughout the two-day session, a lineup of speakers tackled key topics in inclusive education:
1. Navigating Challenges in Inclusive Education: Perspectives from Different Regions
Prof. Jeanette G. Dials
Director for Internationalization, Linkages, and Partnerships, Mariano Marcos State University, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
2. Embracing Diversity: Strategies for Inclusive Education in the 21st Century
Dr. Ida Bagus Nyoman Mantra, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Faculty, Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar (UNMAS), Indonesia
3. Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learning Needs in Inclusive Classrooms: Issues and Challenges
Dr. Verlino D. Baddu
Dean, College of Teacher Education, CSU-Sanchez Mira, Philippines
4. EFL Pre-Service Teachers’ Metacognitive Awareness and Readiness in Inclusive Education
Dr. I Gde Putu Agus Pramerta, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Faculty, Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar (UNMAS), Indonesia
5. Global Trends in Inclusive Education Across Disciplines
Dr. Elizer Jay De Los Reyes
Faculty, Southampton Education School, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
6. Supporting Transitions Across Educational Levels for Students with Special Needs
Dr. Emmanuel Areola
SPED Teacher for Autism, Harris Elementary School, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
7. Inclusive Education in Indonesia: Challenges, Innovations, and Opportunities
Prof. Dr. Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti, S.Pd., M.Pd., M.Hum.
Faculty, Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar (UNMAS), Indonesia
Beyond the plenary sessions, the forum also featured research collaborative discussions and instructional materials development among CTEd faculty members of CSU campuses and UNMAS.
Moreover, selected students from CSU’s nine campuses actively participated in the said forum.
With its continued commitment to fostering inclusive and innovative teaching practices, CSU, in partnership with UNMAS, continues to empower educators and students in shaping the future of global education.